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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Services

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Hong Kong

MGP’s stellar debut sets it apart, but long-term success hinges on R&D, diversification, and sustaining its premium appeal in a cooling beauty market.

After its dazzling IPO, Mao Geping Cosmetics must now deliver | KrASIA

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After its dazzling IPO, Mao Geping Cosmetics must now deliver

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

Artificial intelligence

Emerging products like Devin and Cursor bolster confidence in AI coding as a scalable and monetizable innovation.

AI coding takes the cake as startups and giants dive in | KrASIA

AI coding takes the cake as startups and giants dive in

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Alibaba

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Philippines

Saudi Arabia

Thailand

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Kickstart Ventures backs Lydia AI, Alibaba unveils USD 150 million AI fund, CATL confirms interest in Hong Kong listing, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Kickstart Ventures backs Lydia AI, Alibaba unveils USD 150 million AI fund, CATL confirms interest in Hong Kong listing, and more

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KrASIA Writers

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

On-demand Services | KrASIA Archives

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Opinion

Moderate growth amid a challenging landscape may be Alibaba’s new normal. Despite the negative sentiment, there are bright spots for the e-commerce giant.

Moderate growth amid a challenging landscape may be Alibaba’s new normal | KrASIA

Moderate growth amid a challenging landscape may be Alibaba’s new normal

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Didi shareholders back US delisting, shares fall 4%. The Chinese ride-hailer has endured complex cybersecurity review by Beijing since its IPO.

Didi shareholders back US delisting, shares fall 4% | KrASIA

Didi shareholders back US delisting, shares fall 4%

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

Didi shareholders expected to back U.S. delisting plan. Investors forced to "play long game" amid unrelenting pressure from Beijing.

Didi shareholders expected to back U.S. delisting plan | KrASIA

Didi shareholders expected to back U.S. delisting plan

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Singapore's Grab to 'taper' incentives in drive for profitability. The firm narrows loss to USD 435 million in Q1 as Southeast Asian economies reopen.

Singapore's Grab to 'taper' incentives in drive for profitability | KrASIA

Singapore&#8217;s Grab to &#8216;taper&#8217; incentives in drive for profitability

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

Didi to shut food delivery business in Japan. Majority of 200 employees to be laid off, two years after entry into market.

Didi to shut food delivery business in Japan | KrASIA

Didi to shut food delivery business in Japan

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

Indonesia's GoTo to start trading on stock market. The super app follows rivals in listing but questions swirl over investor appetite.

Indonesia's GoTo to start trading on stock market | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s GoTo to start trading on stock market

On-demand care service platforms offer gig workers extra income and flexible work, but at what cost? Sexual harassment is a problem for female care workers.

On-demand care service platforms offer gig workers extra income and flexible work, but at what cost? | KrASIA

On-demand care service platforms offer gig workers extra income and flexible work, but at what cost?

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Stephanie Li

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

Indonesia's GoTo set for USD 1.1 billion IPO on April 11. CEO says listing amid market downturn a "testament" to its long-term potential.

Indonesia's GoTo set for USD 1.1 billion IPO on April 11 | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s GoTo set for USD 1.1 billion IPO on April 11

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

Q&amp;A

‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki. The serial founder shares thoughts on navigating business worlds.

‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki | KrASIA

‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&#038;A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki

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On-demand Services

Moderate growth amid a challenging landscape may be Alibaba’s new normal

Didi shareholders back US delisting, shares fall 4%

Didi shareholders expected to back U.S. delisting plan

Singapore’s Grab to ‘taper’ incentives in drive for profitability

Didi to shut food delivery business in Japan

Indonesia’s GoTo to start trading on stock market

On-demand care service platforms offer gig workers extra income and flexible work, but at what cost?

Indonesia’s GoTo set for USD 1.1 billion IPO on April 11

‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki

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After its dazzling IPO, Mao Geping Cosmetics must now deliver

AI coding takes the cake as startups and giants dive in

Deals in brief: Kickstart Ventures backs Lydia AI, Alibaba unveils USD 150 million AI fund, CATL confirms interest in Hong Kong listing, and more